Change the Designated Premises Supervisor

How to apply to change or remove a designated premises supervisor for a licensed premises.

In every premises licensed for the supply of alcohol, a Personal Licence holder must be specified as the Designated Premises Supervisor (DPS). This will normally be the person who has day-to-day responsibility for running the premises.

In the event that the DPS changes, the Premises Licence must be varied to show the new DPS. It is important that we and the Police are notified of this change as soon as possible. The new DPS must also consent to this variation.


How to apply

To apply you must complete the relevant application form below and return it to the Licensing Department at licensing@swdevon.gov.uk with the appropriate fee:

Submit form and pay

You can find the fees on our Licensing Fees page.

Please make sure you include:

  • Consent of individual being specified as DPS - download the form, complete it and upload it with the application if applying online.
  • The premises licence or, if that is not practicable, a statement of the reasons for the failure to provide the licence.